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Monday, December 01, 2008

Last chemo for Billy

Using a website, CaringBridge, the family and friends of Billy Snead have been following his progress as he has battled Acute Myelocytic Leukemia since the diagnosis in mid-August. At this writing there have been 9,123 visits to Billy's website.

While at Billy's page one can read lots of comments and see some old and new photos, etc. If it has to do with Billy and his family, in spite of the gravity of the circumstances, you know there will be a sense of humor about the whole thing.

Today good news was posted there by Billy's wife Evelyn:

Good news, everything is going well for Billy. His blood counts were good this AM and he will go for his last chemo treatment on Friday, Dec.5th. He is still weak but knowing it's the last chemo definitely lifts the spirit. We appreciate all those prayers more than you can ever know. Thank you, thank you!

-- Ev

Click here to visit the CaringBridge website and leave a message for Billy to see, if you like. Hopefully, we'll see him in Chiocca's for Happy Hour soon.